Do moths bite ..?

Question

I was in the garden just now, 1am, with the Floodlight on, and 2 huge moths came close to the light, i'm generally scared of most large flying insects, and this was no exception... these things were huge.... do they bite ?

Answer 1

idk

Answer 2

Like butterflies, moths only have sucking mouth parts for drinking. They may have spurs on their feet that could feel like a bite on very soft sensitive skin.

Answer 3

Absolutely NOT.  They are incapable of biting because all Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies) do not have biting mouth parts.  They have a long curled proboscis (tongues) that they use to suck up flower nectar.

Answer 4

no, moths don't bite, but they can chew.  They won't chew you, but they'll chew your clothes, or some plants.  Moths have no interest in hurting humans, even for protections.  They have no aggressive way of protecting themselves, only the passive way of color combinations and such.  So, you shouldn't feel scared of moths, and, by the way, if your out that late...or early, shall I say...which is really cool, there is nothing save the mosquito that will hurt, not even a bat.  So next time you see a moth, instead of being scared, just step back and watch what it does, and get a good look at it, and appreciate it!  (Oh, and don't get me wrong, big insects, no matter how much I like them, still startle even a Naturalist when they brush your face or flutter about in the sight of the corner of your eye only!)

Answer 5

nope, they feed on nectar using a tube-like mouth that can't puncture skin.